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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.49, 358.92 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.49, 358.92 and 208.98 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.49 : 358.92 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.49/358.92 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.49x = 358.92 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.49x = 75,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,007.10/239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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